Transfers

Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konaté has found himself at the center of speculation about a possible move to Real Madrid, and his international teammate Kylian Mbappé has apparently added some humor to the situation. Speaking to Telefoot while away with the French national team, Konaté revealed that Mbappé isn’t letting him forget the rumors: “He’s calling…

Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler could only watch and try in Türkiye’s 6-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup qualifiers match in Konya on Sunday night. Güler struggled with Spain’s pace, although he did try to be one of their few bright spots, playing in that attacking midfield role that has seen good performances…

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Real Madrid defender David Alaba talked to the press during Austria’s training camp this FIFA break, revealing that he wasn’t interested in leaving the club this summer. “I’ve been in this football thing long enough and rumors are part of the business. Fortunately, they’re things I don’t dwell on for long and I laughed a…

On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: How can Xabi Alonso keep all the attackers happy once Endrick and Jude Bellingham come back? Juve’s decision to sell Dean Huijsen Cristiano Ronaldo’s sale to Juve Analysis on Fede Valverde’s performances so far What is the best summer transfer…

France opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a confident 2-0 win over Ukraine in Wroclaw, powered by standout performances from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni. Michael Olise struck early for Les Bleus, finishing Bradley Barcola’s low cross in the 10th minute, but it was Mbappe who sealed the points late on, getting on the…

Franco Mastantuono’s first international start arrived in the most symbolic of settings — at River Plate’s Monumental, on the night Lionel Messi waved goodbye to competitive home football with Argentina. The Real Madrid youngster did not look out of place. He was involved in Argentina’s first meaningful move after just four minutes, linking with Messi…

Two Real Madrid players were in action for Spain as La Roja ran out 3-0 winners in a convincing victory over Bulgaria in World Cup qualifying action on Thursday night. The Stadion Vasil Levski welcomed over 40,000 fans to watch as Luis de la Fuente picked Dean Huijsen to start with the win sealed by…

Although the 2025/26 season is still in its early stages, there are strong indications that Real Madrid have acquired one of the premier center backs on the global stage in Dean Huijsen. Twelve months ago, Huijsen was an unheralded young defender deemed surplus to requirements at Juventus following a two-month stint on the sidelines during…

France coach Didier Deschamps has named his squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine (September 5, away) and Iceland (September 9, Paris), with Real Madrid duo Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni among the notable selections. Mbappé, who has been on fire to start the season, is expected to spearhead France’s attack —…